Easter 2011

What a lovely Easter Sunday! Mom-mom, Opa, MiMi, Uncle Scott, Pop-Pop and Granny J joined us for a big breakfast. Hunter loved having all the visitors and was our little entertainer, as usual. His grandparents spoiled him with lots of toys and treats in his baskets...no surprise there. This was the first Easter that Hunter could participate in an egg hunt, but unfortunately due to all the rain we have been getting the ground was still saturated in the morning, so we hid eggs around the house instead. His little face brightened each time he discovered a new egg and he just loved opening them to get all of the goodies out.

After his busy morning, Hunter was absolutely pooped and took a nice long nap. When he woke, he got his 3rd and final Easter basket from mom and dad. Then we all went outside to enjoy the gorgeous day and Hunter played with his neighborhood friends.

Hard to imagine that next year we are going to have 2 little ones hunting for eggs...we are so very blessed in life!

Canines

Hunter's top and bottom canine teeth on the left side have just started coming in and it looks like the two on his right side are not far behind!

It has made for a bit of fussiness lately, lots of chewing on his cup straws, and fingers constantly in his mouth. Can't wait until they break all the way through so our baby is a bit more comfortable!

The CIRCUS!!

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to Baltimore and we couldn't resist taking Hunter! Admittedly, he is a little young, but he seemed to enjoy most of the sites. He LOVED the elephants and motorcycles that drove together in a sphere the best. He also got to enjoy his first taste of cotton candy - boy did his eyes light up when he had his first bite!

After about 3 hours Hunter started to run out of steam (and so were Mom and Dad) so we headed out about 30 minutes early. At that point, we had already seen all the big events and enjoyed spending the evening together!

A Surprise Shower and Birthday Dinner!

What a wonderful weekend! Mom-mom came to visit and I planned a wonderful suprise birthday dinner for her which included cooking my first crown roast with homemade stuffing and a layered carrot cake. We went out for a quick shopping trip and when we got back, my friend and neighbor Sofia asked me to come over real quick. When I walked through the door, it was my turn to be surprised, I was greeted by a gathering of friends, neighbors, and family!

Sofia had planned a baby shower for me and I was so completely unaware. It was so very sweet and generous for Sofia to have such a wonderful gathering in my honor! I had a wonderful time enjoying good food and conversation with everyone!